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Portuguese Mussel Stew INGREDIENTS: 2 T. olive oil 12 small new potatoes, boiled 'til soft 1 T. chopped garlic 1 lb. Linguica or Chourico (spicy) sausage, cut in 1/4 in. slices (Polish sausage can be substituted) 1 28-oz. can plum tomatoes 3 T. chopped fresh basil Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 4 lbs. mussels INSTRUCTIONS: Heat oil in large pot. Gently sauté garlic, add tomatoes, juice and all. Stir in basil and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes. Add potatoes and sausage slices - heat through. Add mussels. Cover and stem until shells open. Serve in bowls with crusty bread. Return to recipe index